Jose Aldo

José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior, known simply as José Aldo, is a Brazilian mixed martial artist and professional boxer, born on September 9, 1986. Competing in the Bantamweight division, Aldo is celebrated as one of MMA’s all-time greats, especially noted for his dominance in the Featherweight category. He held the WEC Featherweight title before becoming the first UFC Featherweight Champion after the UFC-WEC merger, defending his title a remarkable seven times in the UFC and twice in WEC. Renowned for his explosive striking and elite takedown defense, Aldo’s legacy remains as one of the most accomplished fighters in MMA history.

Personal Information

Full Name: José Aldo da Silva Oliveira Júnior

Nickname: “Junior” or simply “José Aldo”

Date of Birth: September 9, 1986

Birthplace: Manaus, Amazonas, Brazil

Nationality: Brazilian

Martial Arts Disciplines: Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) black belt, Muay Thai, Boxing

MMA Weight Classes Competed: Featherweight, Bantamweight

Titles Held: First UFC Featherweight Champion, last WEC Featherweight Champion

Notable Achievement: Defended the UFC Featherweight title 7 times and WEC Featherweight title 2 times

Legacy: Widely considered one of the greatest featherweight fighters in MMA history

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